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Engineer III or Senior Engineer - Distribution Capacity Planning

Duke Energy57 open roles

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Raleigh, NC
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Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 1, 2026

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

**** Other work locations within Carolinas East service territory will be considered ****

The Capacity Planning Engineer is responsible for identifying and developing distribution system infrastructure solutions required to support customer load growth, spot load requests, and long-range system capacity needs. This role performs feeder and substation capacity analyses, evaluates load addition requests, conducts fuse coordination reviews, and develops capital project recommendations. The engineer leads the development of Grid Plan, Retail Capacity, and System Capacity project scopes that align with company standards and strategic objectives.

The primary location for this position is in Raleigh, but other locations across the Carolinas East service territory will be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Perform feeder and substation studies to identify capacity constraints and infrastructure needs related to load growth. Develop solutions that meet capacity, voltage, balance, and power factor requirements.
  • Evaluate large customer load requests and develop solutions that meet customer needs while protecting the distribution grid.
  • Develop Grid Plan scopes, including capacity uplift, self-optimizing grid, fuse replacement, hydraulic recloser replacement, and other system improvement initiatives.
  • Develop Retail Capacity and System Capacity project proposals, including identifying constraints, evaluating alternatives, and recommending infrastructure investments.
  • Conduct fuse coordination reviews and provide equipment sizing recommendations for fuses, voltage regulators, and other distribution equipment.
  • Support load forecasting, long-range planning, and project prioritization activities across assigned area.
  • Coordinate with DPAC, Grid Management, Operations, and other stakeholders to develop practical and constructible solutions.
  • Support temporary switching plans associated with project work to minimize outages and reduce reliance on portable transformers.
  • Develop positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Maintain accurate records and files.
  • Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
  • Coach and mentors other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.

Basic Qualifications – Engineer III

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience
  • A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree

Basic Qualifications – Senior Engineer

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE
  • Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
  • A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree

Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficient in engineering theories and principles
  • Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
  • Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in principles of project management
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Experience in the utility industry
  • Knowledge of CYME or similar distribution system analysis tool
  • Knowledge of distribution engineering, planning principles, load forecasting, and capacity planning methodologies.
  • Experience developing capital project scopes and business justifications
  • Availability for storm response

Working Conditions

  • Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.
  • ​Most travel will consist of local or day trips including routine visits to the field for detailed studies and troubleshooting, as well as periodic meetings.
  • Locations across Carolinas East service territory will be considered.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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